Amazon's 2026 holiday peak fulfillment fees, plus the 3.5% surcharge
From October 15, 2026 to January 14, 2027, Amazon charges higher FBA fulfillment fees. It says they average $0.32 more per unit than non-peak, the same increase as last year. The 3.5% fuel and logistics-related surcharge it added in April applies on top. On a $20 small standard kitchen item weighing 6 to 8 oz, that takes fulfillment from $3.66 to $3.87 per unit.
The facts, from Amazon
- Dates: October 15, 2026 to January 14, 2027, for FBA, Remote Fulfillment with FBA, Multi-Channel Fulfillment and Buy with Prime. Non-peak rates return January 15, 2027. “Holiday 2026: Same fees, same eligibility, earlier deadlines”
- When it's charged: per unit, when the buyer's order ships, so the ship date decides which rate applies. “FBA fulfillment fee”
- How much: the same per-unit increase over non-peak as last year, averaging $0.32. The exact rate depends on size tier, shipping weight and price band. “2026 US FBA fulfillment fee changes”
- The surcharge: 3.5% on fulfillment fees (not the sale price) since April 17, 2026 for FBA in the US and Canada, and since May 2, 2026 for Buy with Prime and MCF. Amazon put the average at $0.17 per US FBA unit and says it applies on top of peak fees. “Fuel and logistics-related surcharge: FBA, MCF, and BWP in US and CA”
Is the 3.5% surcharge still on? Yes, as of October 21, 2026. Amazon's FBA fee pages still carry it and Amazon hasn't announced an end date. Supply Chain Dive reports that an Amazon representative told sellers it stays “until further notice”. We'll update this line when that changes.
Peak vs non-peak FBA fees, by size tier
Non-apparel rates for items priced $10 to $50, the band most sellers model. The last column adds the 3.5% surcharge to the peak rate. Amazon publishes the rates before the surcharge and doesn't say how it rounds, so we round to the cent. Apparel and dangerous goods have separate tables on Amazon's page.
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Non-peak 2026 | Peak 2026 | Increase | Peak + 3.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small standard | 2 oz or less | $3.32 | $3.51 | +$0.19 | $3.63 |
| Small standard | 2+ to 4 oz | $3.42 | $3.61 | +$0.19 | $3.74 |
| Small standard | 4+ to 6 oz | $3.45 | $3.65 | +$0.20 | $3.78 |
| Small standard | 6+ to 8 oz | $3.54 | $3.74 | +$0.20 | $3.87 |
| Small standard | 8+ to 10 oz | $3.68 | $3.89 | +$0.21 | $4.03 |
| Small standard | 10+ to 12 oz | $3.78 | $3.99 | +$0.21 | $4.13 |
| Small standard | 12+ to 14 oz | $3.91 | $4.13 | +$0.22 | $4.27 |
| Small standard | 14+ to 16 oz | $3.96 | $4.18 | +$0.22 | $4.33 |
| Large standard | 4 oz or less | $3.73 | $3.97 | +$0.24 | $4.11 |
| Large standard | 4+ to 8 oz | $3.95 | $4.21 | +$0.26 | $4.36 |
| Large standard | 8+ to 12 oz | $4.20 | $4.48 | +$0.28 | $4.64 |
| Large standard | 12+ to 16 oz | $4.60 | $4.89 | +$0.29 | $5.06 |
| Large standard | 1+ to 1.25 lb | $5.04 | $5.34 | +$0.30 | $5.53 |
| Large standard | 1.25+ to 1.5 lb | $5.42 | $5.73 | +$0.31 | $5.93 |
| Large standard | 1.5+ to 1.75 lb | $5.57 | $5.89 | +$0.32 | $6.10 |
| Large standard | 1.75+ to 2 lb | $5.82 | $6.15 | +$0.33 | $6.37 |
| Large standard | 2+ to 2.25 lb | $5.92 | $6.29 | +$0.37 | $6.51 |
| Large standard | 2.25+ to 2.5 lb | $6.10 | $6.49 | +$0.39 | $6.72 |
| Large standard | 2.5+ to 2.75 lb | $6.26 | $6.66 | +$0.40 | $6.89 |
| Large standard | 2.75+ to 3 lb | $6.67 | $7.08 | +$0.41 | $7.33 |
| Large standard | 3+ to 20 lb | $6.97 + $0.08 per 4 oz above the first 3 lb | $7.51 + $0.08 per 4 oz above the first 3 lb | +$0.54 on the base | 3.5% on the total |
| Small bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $7.55 + $0.38 per lb above the first lb | $8.59 + $0.38 per lb above the first lb | +$1.04 on the base | 3.5% on the total |
| Large bulky | 0 to 50 lb | $9.35 + $0.38 per lb above the first lb | $10.39 + $0.38 per lb above the first lb | +$1.04 on the base | 3.5% on the total |
| Extra-large | 0 to 50 lb | $26.33 + $0.38 per lb above the first lb | $29.06 + $0.38 per lb above the first lb | +$2.73 on the base | 3.5% on the total |
| Extra-large | 50+ to 70 lb | $37.32 + $0.75 per lb above 51 lb | $40.13 + $0.75 per lb above 51 lb | +$2.81 on the base | 3.5% on the total |
| Extra-large | 70+ to 150 lb | $51.32 + $0.75 per lb above 71 lb | $55.74 + $0.75 per lb above 71 lb | +$4.42 on the base | 3.5% on the total |
| Extra-large | 150+ lb | $194.95 + $0.19 per lb above 151 lb | $203.46 + $0.19 per lb above 151 lb | +$8.51 on the base | 3.5% on the total |
Other price bands, small and large standard
Amazon prices standard-size items in three bands. Items under $10 get lower Low-Price FBA rates, and items over $50 pay more. The peak increase is similar in every band.
| Size tier | Shipping weight | Under $10 | $10 to $50 | Over $50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small standard | 2 oz or less | $2.62 ($2.43) | $3.51 ($3.32) | $3.77 ($3.58) |
| Small standard | 2+ to 4 oz | $2.68 ($2.49) | $3.61 ($3.42) | $3.87 ($3.68) |
| Small standard | 4+ to 6 oz | $2.76 ($2.56) | $3.65 ($3.45) | $3.91 ($3.71) |
| Small standard | 6+ to 8 oz | $2.86 ($2.66) | $3.74 ($3.54) | $4.00 ($3.80) |
| Small standard | 8+ to 10 oz | $2.98 ($2.77) | $3.89 ($3.68) | $4.15 ($3.94) |
| Small standard | 10+ to 12 oz | $3.03 ($2.82) | $3.99 ($3.78) | $4.25 ($4.04) |
| Small standard | 12+ to 14 oz | $3.14 ($2.92) | $4.13 ($3.91) | $4.39 ($4.17) |
| Small standard | 14+ to 16 oz | $3.17 ($2.95) | $4.18 ($3.96) | $4.44 ($4.22) |
| Large standard | 4 oz or less | $3.15 ($2.91) | $3.97 ($3.73) | $4.23 ($3.99) |
| Large standard | 4+ to 8 oz | $3.39 ($3.13) | $4.21 ($3.95) | $4.47 ($4.21) |
| Large standard | 8+ to 12 oz | $3.66 ($3.38) | $4.48 ($4.20) | $4.74 ($4.46) |
| Large standard | 12+ to 16 oz | $4.07 ($3.78) | $4.89 ($4.60) | $5.15 ($4.86) |
| Large standard | 1+ to 1.25 lb | $4.52 ($4.22) | $5.34 ($5.04) | $5.60 ($5.30) |
| Large standard | 1.25+ to 1.5 lb | $4.91 ($4.60) | $5.73 ($5.42) | $5.99 ($5.68) |
| Large standard | 1.5+ to 1.75 lb | $5.07 ($4.75) | $5.89 ($5.57) | $6.15 ($5.83) |
| Large standard | 1.75+ to 2 lb | $5.33 ($5.00) | $6.15 ($5.82) | $6.41 ($6.08) |
| Large standard | 2+ to 2.25 lb | $5.47 ($5.10) | $6.29 ($5.92) | $6.55 ($6.18) |
| Large standard | 2.25+ to 2.5 lb | $5.67 ($5.28) | $6.49 ($6.10) | $6.75 ($6.36) |
| Large standard | 2.5+ to 2.75 lb | $5.84 ($5.44) | $6.66 ($6.26) | $6.92 ($6.52) |
| Large standard | 2.75+ to 3 lb | $6.26 ($5.85) | $7.08 ($6.67) | $7.34 ($6.93) |
Worked examples: referral fee + FBA fee + surcharge
Each example is one unit with no buyer-paid shipping. The referral fee comes from our Amazon fee table, which is checked against “Selling on Amazon fee schedule”. The surcharge applies to the fulfillment fee only, not the referral fee.
| Item | Referral fee | FBA non-peak + 3.5% | FBA peak + 3.5% | Total non-peak | Total peak | Extra per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8.99 phone accessoryElectronics Accessories · Small standard, 2+ to 4 oz | $1.35 | $2.58 | $2.77 | $3.93 (43.72%) | $4.12 (45.83%) | +$0.19 |
| $20.00 kitchen gadgetKitchen · Small standard, 6+ to 8 oz | $3.00 | $3.66 | $3.87 | $6.66 (33.3%) | $6.87 (34.35%) | +$0.21 |
| $34.00 toyToys & Games · Large standard, 1+ to 1.25 lb | $5.10 | $5.22 | $5.53 | $10.32 (30.35%) | $10.63 (31.26%) | +$0.31 |
| $59.00 home & garden itemHome & Garden · Small bulky, 10 lb shipping weight | $8.85 | $11.35 | $12.43 | $20.20 (34.24%) | $21.28 (36.07%) | +$1.08 |
$8.99 phone accessory (small standard, 2+ to 4 oz): referral fee $1.35. Peak FBA fee $2.68 ($0.19 above non-peak) × 1.035 = $2.77, of which $0.09 is surcharge. Amazon keeps $4.12 and you keep $4.87 before product cost, against $5.06 outside peak.
$20.00 kitchen gadget (small standard, 6+ to 8 oz): referral fee $3.00. Peak FBA fee $3.74 ($0.20 above non-peak) × 1.035 = $3.87, of which $0.13 is surcharge. Amazon keeps $6.87 and you keep $13.13 before product cost, against $13.34 outside peak.
$34.00 toy (large standard, 1+ to 1.25 lb): referral fee $5.10. Peak FBA fee $5.34 ($0.30 above non-peak) × 1.035 = $5.53, of which $0.19 is surcharge. Amazon keeps $10.63 and you keep $23.37 before product cost, against $23.68 outside peak.
$59.00 home & garden item (small bulky, 10 lb shipping weight): referral fee $8.85. Peak FBA fee $12.01 ($1.04 above non-peak) × 1.035 = $12.43, of which $0.42 is surcharge. Amazon keeps $21.28 and you keep $37.72 before product cost, against $38.80 outside peak.
For the small bulky example, shipping weight is 10 lb, so the fee is the base rate plus 9 × $0.38 for each pound above the first.
How it stacks with the rest of your FBA costs
- Referral fee: set by category, as a percentage of the sale price. It doesn't change for peak.
- FBA fulfillment fee: the peak rate card above, for units shipped October 15, 2026 to January 14, 2027.
- 3.5% surcharge: on the fulfillment fee, peak or not.
- Monthly storage: base storage for standard-size, non-dangerous goods is $2.40 per cubic foot a month from October to December, against $0.78 from January to September. Oversize is $1.40 against $0.56. A 0.1 cubic foot unit costs about $0.24 a month to store in Q4, against $0.08 the rest of the year, before any storage utilization surcharge. “Monthly inventory storage fees”
- Everything else: the Professional plan ($39.99 a month), inbound placement, low-inventory-level, aged-inventory and returns fees are separate, and the examples above leave them out.
To see your own per-ASIN peak fee, use Amazon's Revenue Calculator, Profit Analytics dashboard or Fee and Economics Preview report. Amazon says all three show peak rates and the surcharge. “FBA fulfillment fee”
Common questions
- When do Amazon’s 2026 holiday peak fulfillment fees apply?
- From October 15, 2026 to January 14, 2027, for FBA, Remote Fulfillment with FBA, Multi-Channel Fulfillment and Buy with Prime. Amazon charges the FBA fulfillment fee when the order ships, so the ship date decides which rate applies. Non-peak rates return on January 15, 2027.
- How much higher are the 2026 peak fees?
- Amazon says the peak increase is the same as last year, averaging $0.32 per unit. In its rate card, small standard items rise $0.19 to $0.22 a unit, large standard items $0.24 to $0.54 depending on weight, small and large bulky items $1.04 at the base rate, and extra-large items $2.73 to $8.51. Those figures are before the surcharge.
- Does the 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge apply on top of peak fees?
- Yes. Amazon says the 3.5% surcharge applies on top of holiday peak fulfillment fees. It is calculated on the fulfillment fee, not the sale price. For a $20 small standard kitchen item weighing 6 to 8 oz, the peak fee is $3.74 and $3.87 with the surcharge.
- Is Amazon’s 3.5% fuel surcharge still in effect?
- Yes, as of October 21, 2026. Amazon’s FBA fee pages still list it, and Amazon has announced no end date. It started on April 17, 2026 for FBA in the US and Canada and on May 2, 2026 for Buy with Prime and MCF. Amazon put the average at $0.17 per US FBA unit.
- Does the surcharge apply to referral or storage fees?
- Amazon describes it as a surcharge on fulfillment fees, calculated on those fees rather than on the sale price. It does not describe it as applying to referral fees. Storage has its own seasonal increase: base storage for standard-size items is $2.40 per cubic foot a month from October to December, against $0.78 from January to September.
Sources
All checked October 21, 2026.
- Amazon Seller Central: 2026 US FBA fulfillment fee changes. Peak and non-peak FBA fulfillment fee tables by size tier, shipping weight and price band (under $10, $10 to $50, over $50), shown before the 3.5% surcharge. Peak applies October 15, 2026 to January 14, 2027.
- Amazon Seller Central: FBA fulfillment fee. The fee is charged per unit when the buyer’s order ships. Peak applies to FBA, Remote Fulfillment with FBA into Canada and Mexico, MCF and Buy with Prime, and the surcharge applies to peak fees.
- Amazon Seller Central (News and Announcements): Holiday 2026: Same fees, same eligibility, earlier deadlines. Peak fees return October 15, 2026 to January 14, 2027, with the same per-unit increase over non-peak as last year, averaging $0.32 per unit. The 3.5% surcharge applies on top.
- Amazon Seller Central (News and Announcements): Fuel and logistics-related surcharge: FBA, MCF, and BWP in US and CA. A 3.5% surcharge on fulfillment fees from April 17, 2026 for FBA in the US and Canada and Remote Fulfillment with FBA, and from May 2, 2026 for Buy with Prime and MCF. It is calculated on fulfillment fees, not the sale price, and averages $0.17 per US FBA unit.
- Amazon Seller Central: Monthly inventory storage fees. Base storage for non-dangerous goods is $0.78 per cubic foot (standard-size) and $0.56 (oversize) January to September, rising to $2.40 and $1.40 in October to December. A storage utilization surcharge applies on top for some sellers.
- Amazon: Selling on Amazon fee schedule. Category referral fees used in the worked examples (via our verified Amazon fee table).
- Supply Chain Dive: Amazon announces 2026 holiday fulfillment fees, advises early shipping (secondary). Reports that an Amazon representative told sellers on Seller Central that the surcharge will stay in effect until further notice.
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